US Bridges

Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of Montague C/L · Structure no. 022490AA0104001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
129 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSilver Lakes Pct 2
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Montague C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42534, -97.87454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Lakes Pct 2 over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.